Inspire Saratoga
Where community meets inspiration — real conversations with local leaders, creators, and dreamers shaping the spirit of Saratoga Springs.
Episodes
45 episodes
S5 Ep 5 w/ Olivia Mannion
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Olivia Mannion is a born and raised Saratogian, Stage 4B cancer survivor and is a founding member and co-lead for the Young Leaders Caucus, lobbying and advocating for Adolescent Young Adu...
S5 Ep 4 w/ Dr. Manuel Astruc
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Dr. Manuel Astruc is a board-certified psychiatrist in Saratoga Springs, with more than 20 years of experience helping high-performing professionals overcome burnout, depression, and menta...
S5 Ep 3 w/ Ryan Carpenter
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!One of the most caring, genuine, and driven coaches I’ve ever met joins me on the Inspire Saratoga Podcast today.Ryan Carpenter is the owner of Simple Strength and Conditioni...
S5 Ep 2 w/ Molly Brindle
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Reiki Master Molly Brindle capped a decades-long career in sports sponsorship and media with the study of energy healing, spiritual life coaching, Reiki, Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), aro...
S5 Ep 1 w/ Erin Fortin
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In the first episode of the 5th season, I sat down with Erin Fortin, owner of Erin Fortin Photography on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, helping brands and businesses transform their visual ...
Saratoga AI Collective w/ Justin Wolfer
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Justin Wolfer is the founder of UnclutteredAI and the Saratoga AI Collective, bridging the gap between modern times of advanced technology and human connection.Jus...
Gracefully Holistic w/ Grace Loney
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Grace Loney is a health and wellness coach who took her personal experience of living with Hashimoto’s and created a holistic coaching program to help others with the same health challenge...
Basis Health and Performance w/ Grayson Strange
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Grayson Strange is the founder and Owner, along with Sarah Strange, of Basis Health and Performance in Saratoga Springs.In this conversation, Grayson discusses his...
The Irun Saratoga Half Marathon w/ Jessica Hauprich
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Jessica Hauprich is truly the definition of Inspiration. A Realtor, mom, Ironman Triathlete, and she is spearheading an incredible event for Saratoga Springs in September 2026: The Irun Sa...
The Kettlebell Classroom w/ Jamie Desso
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Jamie Desso is a teacher, and strength coach in the area who found an incredible, and unique way to engage her students that went viral across the country.It start...
Eat GreenFork w/ Stephen Zabala
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Stephen Zabala is a coach, culinary expert and owner of Greenfork, a meal prep service that provides quality nutritious meals for individuals in their health and fitness journey.
Saratoga Walking Group w/ Stephanie Marotta
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this conversation, Stephanie Marotta shares her journey from Long Island to Saratoga, her passion for fitness, and the creation of the Saratoga Walking Group. She discusses the importan...
Wee Plant Joy w/ Cody Wasial
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!A great friend and inspiration, Cody Wasial, entrepreneur, life coach and founder of Wee Plant Joy is my guest on Inspire Saratoga.In this conversation, Cody share...
The Art of Modern Photography w/ Megan Mumford
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this episode, Megan Mumford, owner of Megan Mumford Photography, discusses the importance of building trust and comfort with subjects in emotional photography. She emphasizes that while...
The Voice of Saratoga Living w/ Natalie Moore
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In the first episode of Season 4, I’m joined by Natalie Moore, Editor in Chief of Saratoga Living magazine.In this conversation, Natalie shares her journey from a ...
Legacy Lesson: September Transformation
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this Legacy Lesson episode of the podcast, I reflect on the beauty of September and the themes of change and transformation. The importance of understanding the difference between makin...
Intuitive Energy and Bodywork w/ Erin Sikopoulos
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Erin Sikopoulos is the founder of Turn a New Leaf Intuitive Energy and Bodywork on Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.In this conversation, Erin shares her journey fro...
Legacy Lesson: 1 Year in to Inspire Saratoga
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this Legacy Lesson episode, I reflected on the journey of starting the podcast and the lessons learned over the past year, the importance of practicality and consistency in personal gro...
Alec Lewis: From Politics to Personal Transformation
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Alec Lewis has had a powerful life, both personally and professionally, and I was pumped to learn more about it on the podcast.In this conversation, Alec Lewis sha...
Transforming Fashion: The Noble Edit Journey w/ Jennifer Branco
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Jennifer Branco is the founder of The Noble Edit, a clothing boutique with a mission for ethical and eco-friendly business in the world of fashion.In this conversa...
S3, Ep 4 Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti: The Body's Role in Mental Health
Welcome To Inspire Saratoga!Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti is a Somatic Therapist, Author, and Creator of the BeFriend Your Body program…and also one of the smartest, most passionate people I’ve ever met about the work she d...
Legacy Lesson: Operationalizing Optimism
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!A collection of recent lessons, beginning with Jon Dorflinger’s insights in a recent episode, connecting with Denzel Allen’s Beast Tamer practice, and Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, ...
S3, Ep 3 Heather Straughter: A Place of Yes
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Heather Straughter is the founder of Jake’s Help from Heaven, and the host of the great podcast from Brightsided Media, A Place of Yes.Heather shares her very pers...